Fake leather is a great alternative to real leather, which can be quite expensive and difficult to sew. However, sewing fake leather comes with some special challenges of its own. You cannot pin and cut fake leather the same way that you would with most fabrics. You need to adjust your ...
How To Sew Spandex Fabric Using polyurethane research, DuPont sought to create a new polymer fabric with high elasticity. During the development process, scientists at DuPont referred to this fabric as "spandex;" once this fabric was completed, it was sold under the brand name Lycra, but consu...
to our Beginner lecture called “Leather Tanning to Types”. Then run through our 6-part leather sewing lessons in this section to teach you how to sort & cut leather, how to interface & stabilize leather seams and the sewing techniques you’ll need to know to sew a complete leather ...
Learning how to sew a zipper is much easier than you thought. Here you'll find everything you need to know about sewing zippers, shortening and installing a zipper, and all the zipper sewing tips I wish I knew when I was starting out. Even where to shop for zippers. Learn how to sew...
Steps to Sew a Faux Button Placket Step 1. Measuring Your Bodice To start you will need your front bodice piece cut out and laid flat. You will measure the center front from the neckline to the bottom of the bodice. Mine measures almost 9 inches. Next, you’ll need to decide how wide...
Along with linen and leather, wool was an important textile in the Roman empire, and this textile became even more central to European life during the Middle Ages. By around 1200 AD, in fact, wool production had become a major component of the Italian economy. Modest Vintage Stylish Plaid...
How to Sew Spandex: In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to construct a one-piece spandex superhero costume using a home sewing machine. Contrary to popular belief, sewing spandex on a home machine is actually quite easy and effective with the
Spray the back of the cloth to which the badge is stuck with adhesive remover. Let the adhesive remover thoroughly soak through the clothing. 7Peel the badge off gently Peel the badge off gently, working from the edges. 8Remove any remaining adhesive residue ...
We are big on bags here at Sew4Home, which means we’re always on the lookout for cool bag accessories; such as closures, handles, hardware, and more. One look we love is the addition of leather and faux leather handles (both pre-drilled and un-drilled), as well as medallions and ...
You can trim the excess to make it easier to sew through the holes. The spine holes might be a bit tight, so you can poke through them again with the awl. Rotating the tool a bit can stretch them, too. Starting at the bottom, push the needle through from the inside, then back in...